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G143 RRB

1990 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,365 mi
Last recorded99,365 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 RRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 99,365 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,543 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 96,531 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 96,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2011 96,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 95,753 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 94,845 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 93,953 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 93,119 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 90,162 miles

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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G143 RRB is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G143 RRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G143 RRB registered?

G143 RRB is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G143 RRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G143 RRB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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